Pandemic, inflation, war - and then Donald Trump. The crises have piled up in recent years, and the economy has been hit by one shock after another. But we have also actually learned from the crises.
BusinessPut yourself first when saving money. Make sure you build up a decent buffer, and then save for your children in your own name. That's what private economists advise.
BusinessBank mortgage rates continue to rise. Now it may be too late to lock in the interest rate - unless you have trouble sleeping.
BusinessTo tie or not to tie your mortgage? The question is highly topical again after markets now expect an interest-rate increase in 2026.
BusinessNew rules should make it easier for young first-time buyers to borrow. They could also lead to more expensive housing. The net effect could be neutral, says Christina Sahlberg, private economist at Skandia.
BusinessAre you planning to borrow money to build a new balcony? If so, it might be urgent. After April 1, the loan limit on homes will be reduced for people who want to renovate. In addition, it will be more difficult to revalue the house.
BusinessFor those who want to lock in the interest rate, now may be a good time to take action. But history still suggests that it is flexible. My tip is always to choose an interest rate based on yourself, says Compricer's savings economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessAnyone who negotiates down their mortgage interest rate can save thousands of Swedish kronor a year. Here are the economists' tips for the new year. Demand a better interest rate, says Compricer's savings economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessThe Riksbank left the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent this week. Despite this, several banks have announced that they are raising the interest rate on certain mortgages. - The Riksbank's key interest rate is not the only thing that directly determines mortgage rates, says savings economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessAre you stuck with an unsecured loan? Then it may be time to act now. From the turn of the year, unsecured loans can mean a significant cost increase.
BusinessThat the major banks have not lowered the mortgage rates as much as the Central Bank upsets the politicians. The leader of the Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson describes it as "damn it".
BusinessSeveral major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious. It's about enormous amounts of money, she says.
BusinessBind or choose variable when it comes to the housing loan? That is the question many mortgage borrowers ask themselves after today's interest rate decision. The answer is not given, according to economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessThe New York stock exchange's broad S&P 500 index rose 9.5 percent on Wednesday, the largest increase in a single day since 2008. The surge came after President Donald Trump's announcement to pause tariffs for all countries except China.
TechnologyThe stock market continues to plummet and small savers see their savings go up in smoke. Is it time to sell? I think it will be a really sweaty stock year, says economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessSmall savers can look back on a sweaty stock market week with falls not seen since the pandemic. And it can get worse before it gets better. I think it will be a really sweaty stock market year, says savings economist Christina Sahlberg.
BusinessLong market interest rates are surging upwards across Europe, including in Sweden. This is bad news for those who have thought of taking out a fixed-rate mortgage. If they continue to rise, we will see higher long-term borrowing rates, absolutely, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.
BusinessSeveral banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's recent rate cut. So how should mortgage borrowers think? Look out for yourself, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.
BusinessThe year has begun with a hard global upward pressure on long-term interest rates. USA tariffs and shaky public finances in Europe are causing concern. This is accelerating the shift – from cuts to hikes – on mortgages with longer binding periods, according to Christina Sahlberg, economist at the comparison site Compricer.
BusinessBy the summer, the costs of mortgages may have decreased significantly. But the uncertainty in the forecasts is great – something that not least the recent years' pandemic and war have shown.
BusinessA new bill is to make it cheaper to switch banks, even for those who have tied their mortgage. Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at Compricer, believes that the new law will have an immediate effect. More people will dare to tie their mortgages and it is positive for society, she says.
BusinessThe tax-free savings on ISK can give a shock to savers' money. Today, banks offer no or low interest on ISK, but that can change, believes an economist.
BusinessWhen the Swedish Central Bank is expected to lower the interest rate this week, some banks have already gone ahead and adjusted their rates downwards – "a new grip" according to savings economist Christina Sahlberg at Compricer.
BusinessMore banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest. The banks will do everything to avoid lowering as much as the Swedish Central Bank in order to earn a little extra, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.
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